ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2019 with NGN Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is checking a client's ventilator settings. The nurse should understand that positive end-expiratory pressure has which of the following purposes?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) prevents alveolar collapse by maintaining airway pressure at expiration, improving oxygenation. It does not affect tidal volume, inspiratory pressure, or ventilation rate.
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